Frequently Asked Questions

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Why do I have to pay taxes and fees for commercial flights?

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Who can be my companion?

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Who are the Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic volunteer pilots?

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Who qualifies for transportation assistance?

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What types of transportation assistance do you offer?

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What states does Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic serve?

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What medical conditions do you serve?

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What is a volunteer pilot flight like?

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What is Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic?

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What if my financial situation has changed since my last request?

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What if my appointment is more than 45 days away?

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What if my appointment is in less than 7-10 days?

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Will I receive updates on how my donation makes a difference?

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What's the deadline to get tax credit for the current calendar year?

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What percentage is used for administrative costs?

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What does it mean to pledge your birthday?

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The donation button isn't working

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My company is unable to become an official partner. Can we still donate and make an impact?

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Is my donation tax-deductible?

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I'm just a kid, but I want to assist!

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How will my donation be used?

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How much of my donation goes directly to assisting patients?

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How does a monthly recurring donation work?

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How do I update my payment information?

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How do I get a tax receipt for my donation?

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How can sponsorship benefit my business?

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How can I sign up for Mercy Medical Angels emails?

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How can I volunteer for Mercy Medical Angels?

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How can I pause or cancel my monthly donation?

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How can I donate to Mercy Medical Angels?

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How can I change my monthly donation amount?

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Does my employer need to register with Mercy Medical Angels before I request matching gifts?

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Do you have Donor Advised Fund (DAF) information?

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Do you accept in-kind donations?

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Can my company sponsor a specific program?

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Can sponsors provide in-kind support?

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Can I get my complete giving history?

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What types of aircraft are normally used for missions?

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What kind of liability applies to volunteer pilot missions?

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What insurance coverage is required for pilots?

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What happens if I need to cancel a mission as a pilot?

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What are the minimum flight hour requirements to volunteer as a pilot?

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How far in advance are volunteer pilots contacted about missions?

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How far do volunteer pilots typically fly per leg?

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How do volunteer pilot flights get coordinated?

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Do I have to own a plane to volunteer as a pilot?

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How are flight expenses handled for volunteer pilots?

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Do I need an Instrument Rating to fly missions?

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Can I use a rented or club aircraft for missions?

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What is Angel Wings for Veterans?

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Do you assist with travel to healing retreats or therapeutic programs?

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Do I qualify for Angel Wings for Veterans if I'm a Veteran?

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Do I need to provide proof of military service?

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Can you assist me travel to get a service dog?

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What patient information do I need to submit a referral?

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What if my patient doesn't meet the income guidelines but has significant medical debt?

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How do I refer a patient to Mercy Medical Angels?

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Can social workers or case managers request on behalf of patients?

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